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The article provides information on the special and educational events at the 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from September 10-14, 2006 in San Francisco, California. There will be a presidential symposia on "Single-Walled Nanotubes from Synthesis to Application, from the Lab to the Fab: In Memory of Richard Smalley." Included in the event lineup is the Academic Employment Initiative Poster Session.

The article provides information on the 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from September 10-14, 2006 in San Francisco, California. A website is available for information on the registration, technical programming and other meeting details. A list of social and special events that require a ticket is presented. Housing reservations and transportation information for ACS members are included.

The article provides information on the 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society from September 10-14, 2006 in San Francisco, California. About 850 sessions are lined up and more than 9,900 papers will be presented on various topics such as biotechnology, catalysis, nanotechnology and health. An outline of the program is presented.

The article reports on the identification of smog-forming volatile organic compounds and their potential controls as discussed at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in September 2006. Solid-phase microextraction was used to capture the odor-causing chemicals. Processes to remove key odorants include ozone and ultraviolet light.

The article previews the 40th Western Regional Meeting hosted by the American Chemical Society's Orange County, California section on January 22-25, 2005. The theme of the event, "Water, Water, Everywhere!?!," will focus on topics ranging from macromolecule-water interactions to environmental impacts of catastrophic flooding and from water quality of coastal beaches to water on Mars. Data is also provided for program summary, keynote speakers and contact information.

The article discusses the attributes of personal protective equipment (PPE) among employees in the workplace. PPE are necessary to prevent exposure to hazards that might be present in the workplace. According to Michael Callan, speaker of the National Association of Chemical Distributors Operations Seminar in California, the use of PPE should be a part of the routine operation of the employer but should not be used as a replacement for engineering controls and work practices.

The article offers information on the issues discussed during the meeting of the councilors and board members American Chemical Society (ACS) in San Francisco, California in September 2006. One of the issues addressed, concerns on ACS younger chemists, which include the importance of their training for leadership roles. Curing the meeting, the ACS board voted to adopt a revised mission statement that aims for the advancement of the chemistry enterprise and practitioners for the benefit of all.

The article presents photographs of attendees to the national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) held in September 2006 in San Francisco, California. Grace Kennedy was honored at a luncheon by the Women Chemists Committee. The Sci-Mix event was a highlight of the meeting. A photograph of a bus displaying the vision statement of the ACS is presented.

The article highlights the 2006 annual meeting of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) on April 9-14 in Los Angeles, California. The event features unique mixture of technical presentations, networking opportunities and professional development workshops. The theme of the conference is "The Secret Is Out, Find It at NOBCChE".

Reports on the career and employment services programs hosted by the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, California. Job fair and career workshops; Total number of career-related events sponsored by the committee in the area; Effort of the committee in developing programs and career services.

Features David W. C. MacMillan, a professor of chemistry at California Institute of Technology who received the American Chemical Society's 2005 Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator. Academic and career background; Major accomplishments.

Features Jeffrey R. Long, associate professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, who received the National Fresenius Award administered by the American Chemical Society for 2005. Career background; Major accomplishments.

The article highlights the American Chemical Society's 232nd National Meeting and Exposition held in September 2006 in San Francisco, California. Research papers submitted at the meeting include the identification of the strongest-smelling compounds called nitrogen heterocycles in cigar-smokers' breath.

The article reports on the acceptance of nominations for the 2006 Shirley B. Radding Award of the Santa Clara Valley, California Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Contributions to industrial or applied chemistry and to the local, regional and national levels of the ACS are recognized. Qualifications for nominees are discussed.

Reports that the Committee on Nominations and Elections has sponsored its third Town of Hall Meeting for president-elect nominees in San Diego, California. Plan of the committee to withdraw the petition on election procedures; Improvements in the election procedures for president-elect, district director and director-at-large positions; Venue of the next Town Hall Meeting.

Reports on various programs organized by the Younger Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Association during its national meeting in San Diego, California. Conference on the new careers for chemists; Technical and professional development related programs; Highlights of the committee's fourth annual Fun Run/Walk event.

Reports that the Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society has organized a presidential symposium entitled "Closing the Gap for underrepresented Groups by 2015: Proactive Strategies Are the Key!" in San Diego, California. Total number of attendees; Keynote speaker; Topics discussed.

Reports that the Committee on Minority Affairs of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Scholars Program in San Diego, California. Total number of ACS scholars attended the reunion; Objective of the ACS Scholars Program.

Highlights various activities organized by the American Chemical Society Committee on Community Activities in San Diego, California. Presentation of the Festival de Química community outreach program for the Hispanic/Latino community; Launch of the National Chemistry Week with emphasis on the need for greater use of electronic distribution methods for materials; Chemists Celebrate Earth Day event centered on the value of recycling.

Part II. Presents software displayed at the exposition during the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in March 2005 in San Diego, California. Schrodinger's Strike software chemically aware statistical modeling package for chemists; SARvision 1.5 desktop application for medicinal chemistry structure-activity relationship analysis; Products contained in the MDL Isentris software.

Highlights the American Chemical Society's (ACS) 229th national meeting and exposition in March 2005 in San Diego, California. List of presidential events; Decision by the ACS Council to raise member dues; ACS's 2004 financial status; Selection of candidates for the office of 2006 ACS president-elect.

Highlights the 229th Americal Chemical Society National Meeting in March 2005 in San Diego, California. Papers delivered at various technical sessions; Development of themes like nanoscience and biotechnology; Fourth annual Fun Run sponsored by the Younger Chemists Committee.

Reports on the agenda of the American Chemical Society national meeting on March 16, 2005 in San Diego, California. Selection of candidates for the 2005 fall general elections; Vote on the creation of an ethics committee; Consideration of a raise in member dues.

Announces that Joan S. Valentine, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, has received the 2004-05 John C. Bailar Jr. Medal for her outstanding inorganic chemistry research. Academic and career background; Major accomplishments.

Highlights the American Chemical Society National Meeting held in Anaheim, California from March 28 to April 1, 2004. Presentation of research papers; Participation of scientists and exhibitors; Conduction of discussions in nanotechnology business.

Reports on the California Chemical Industry Council's opposition to a state Senate bill that would set up a task force to review the findings of studies associating chemical factors with breast cancer and to make regulatory recommendations to prevent health hazards from estrogen-mimicking chemicals.